More than 300 students and educators at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge will march through Walker Park in Burr Ridge Thursday, June 5, in the school’s 17th annual Relay for Life. The benefit for American Cancer Society will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Park,
Arlen Peterson, Grand Marshal of the Aurora Memorial Day parade, drives in an Army Jeep during the event.
For a fourth year, eight suburban faith groups will celebrate a joint Aurora Pride Sunday, June 8. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will host events leading up to the noon parade. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. From 8:30 a.m. to 10
By Russ George Several members from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will attend HorsePower Therapeutic Riding’s annual “Rockin’ at the Ranch” fundraiser Saturday, June 14, at Honey Bridge Ranch, 6N917 IL Route 25, in St. Charles, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. It will be four hours of entertainment,
First held in 1961, the Mid-Am will return to the Fox River Saturday, June 7, with multiple categories in both competitive and recreational divisions. Paddlers can choose from launch points in St. Charles (10 miles) or Batavia (six miles), and divisions for those who require canoe or kayak rental are
The Aurora Public Library District’s Community Voices initiative returns with a new exhibit and discussion focused on African American stories in Aurora. Designed to highlight the diverse lived experiences of residents, Community Voices invites all community members to learn, reflect, and connect through personal storytelling and discussion. At its core,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Yorkville Public Library, June 1
Amid headstones at West Aurora Cemetery Sunday, May 25, an annual Memorial Day eve observance celebrated past and present members of the armed services. The annual ceremony is sponsored by Phillip H. Sheridan Camp No. 2, Illinois Son of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). Michael Zafran, Department of
KidsMatter invites the community to celebrate summer and support our mission during the annual School’s Out event Tuesday, June 3 at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Lou Malnati’s will donate 20% of all sales to KidsMatter, through dine-in, carry-out or delivery orders, between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 at
East Aurora class of 1960 alumni are invited to a 65th reunion at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Reuland Food Service, 115 Oak Avenue in Aurora. George Hauser, reunion organizer, said a cash bar will precede a dinner. To make reservations, email Hauer at georgemhauser1942@icloud.com. Deadline for reservations is
St. Charles Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the Anti Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, will present Ms Connie Martin (MA, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speaker) to discuss Pre Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June
Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) Three Fires Council will host the first Bald Eagles Club to benefit childhood cancer research and Scouting initiatives. On June 14, at multiple partner locations in the Fox Valley, youth and adults are invited to have their heads shaved by dozens of licensed
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Mark Gaffino, mayor and Village president of North Aurora, stated, “Mayor
United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, will host its 69th annual outdoor Memorial Day pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. The public is invited. Tickets are a $10 donation for adults and $5 for children three to 12. Kids under three eat
Marmion’s most anticipated traditions, the Annual Steak Fry & Lobster Boil, hosted by the Marmion Alumni Association will take place 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 at Alumni Hall, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Dinner tickets are just $50 and include choice of a juicy steak or mouthwatering lobster dinner, complete with
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 will seek donations for veterans during Poppy Days Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24. Poppies are distributed to honor the sacrifices of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, while also raising funds to support their needs. The red poppy is a
Anderson Humane is offering a raffle to win a private taco stand for 50 guests, courtesy of Taquizas 2 Hermanos! For just $20 per ticket, you could win a delicious taco buffet featuring steak, pork, Mexican sausage, fajitas, alambres, and barbacoa-marinated pork – served right at your event! Drawing date
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will lead the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m., at Route 34 and Center Street. The Post Honor Guard will then lead a parade up Center Street to Little Rock Cemetery for the 11 a.m. ceremony services.
The Village of Montgomery invites history enthusiasts, families, and curious explorers to join us for a captivating journey through time, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission will host a historic walking tour that will immerse participants in the fascinating stories and landmarks that
The 18th annual Kite Fly, hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch-Naperville Moms, will be held at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1. The free event will give families the opportunity to view huge, spectacular kites flown
